PHS Pop Up Garden

Fragrant herbs, crepe myrtles, climbing vines and one tall mulberry tree have proven to be a perfect spot for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) to set up seasonal bars in warm seasons past—and present. Cantina Los Caballitos operates this flagship pop-up, serving burritos, corn on the cob and more....

PHS Pop Up Garden

Fragrant herbs, crepe myrtles, climbing vines and one tall mulberry tree have proven to be a perfect spot for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) to set up seasonal bars in warm seasons past—and present. Cantina Los Caballitos operates this flagship pop-up, serving burritos, corn on the cob and more....

PHS Pop Up Garden

Fragrant herbs, crepe myrtles, climbing vines and one tall mulberry tree have proven to be a perfect spot for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) to set up seasonal bars in warm seasons past—and present. Cantina Los Caballitos operates this flagship pop-up, serving burritos, corn on the cob and more....

Maison 208

At chef Sylva Senat's modern American showpiece in Midtown Village, the food and drink include pizza noir, Frenched whole dorade and charcoal and shiso-infused cocktails. The elegant venue is open-air, on demand, thanks to wide glass doors and a retractable roof....

Independence Beer Garden

Across from the Liberty Bell Center on 6th Street, the aptly named Independence Beer Garden brings 20,000-square-feet of outdoor drinking and eating space to Philadelphia¹s Historic District. Chef Michael Schulson,owner of Sampan, Double Knot and Harp & Crown, directs the popular seasonal hangout, which features all-American food, local microbrews, picnic...

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